A Generation of Nature-Deficient Youth?

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Time outdoors is so fundamental to human life that in U.S.

Hidden Jeopardy of Vegetable Oils That Few People Suspect

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This article was previously published November 25, 2019, and has been updated with new information.

Bangladesh Police Beating Rohingya Refugees

On May 7, a 62-year-old Rohingya refugee was returning to her shelter in Kutupalong camp after collecting food rations when she was stopped at a checkpoint with other Rohingya by officers from Bangladesh’s Armed Police Battalion, or APBn, who refused to let them through. “The police officers suddenly became

End Cluster Munition Attacks in Ukraine

(Geneva, May 12, 2022) – Russian forces have repeatedly used cluster munitions in attacks that killed hundreds of civilians and damaged homes, hospitals and schools since its invasion of Ukraine.

UK Government’s Proposed Laws Will Embolden Autocrats

In this week’s Queen’s Speech, the British government heralded itself as playing a “leading role in defending democracy and freedom across the world.” Its legislative proposals for the year ahead, some of which would not look out of place in an autocrat’s playbook, risk doing the exact

Cameroon: Rising Violence Against LGBTI People

(Nairobi) – Security forces in Cameroon are failing to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people from violent attacks and instead are arresting the victims, Human Rights Watch said today. There has been an uptick in violence and abuse against LGBTI people in Cameroon in 2022, according to a

US-ASEAN: Promote Rights, Democracy at Summit

(Washington, DC) – The United States-ASEAN Special Summit on May 12, 2022 will embolden autocratic leaders unless it directly confronts the region’s worsening environment for human rights and democracy, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to the summit’s host, US President Joseph Biden. Leaders from the Association

How Did 274,000 Babies End Up on Psychiatric Meds?

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This article was previously published September 19, 2019, and has been updated with new information.

Australia: Vote for Human Rights in Upcoming Election

(Sydney) – Australia’s 2022 federal election on May 21 is an opportunity for voters to make their vote count for human rights, Human Rights Watch said today.

Coven Affairs #8: April Highlights

April brought many inspiring makers and teachers to The Alchemist’s Kitchen! Let’s dive into the amazing events that occurred over the past month with our April Highlights! We were honored to welcome author Jane McLelland to celebrate her book “How to Starve Cancer”. In this truly groundbreaking book,

Afghans Dying from Lack of Medicine

“We just buried Mom.Can you believe it? She was too young to die.

Syrian Detainees’ Families Deserve Answers

On April 30, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad granted a general amnesty for “Syrian citizens detained on ‘terrorism-related’ crimes,’” except for crimes that resulted in death.

The Rise of the New Normal Reich

I told you this part wasn’t going to be pretty.

Can Aged Black Garlic Lower Blood Pressure?

STORY AT-A-GLANCE A study has found that aged black garlic (ABG) in addition to dietary changes can lower diastolic blood pressure in male participants.

The Most Common and Worst Way to Treat Arthritis

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This article was previously published November 6, 2019, and has been updated with new information.